Tilehurst shoplifter jailed

A Tilehurst shoplifter has been jailed for 28 weeks after admitting six offences at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Rebecca McClure, from Ripley Road, was arrested on Sunday after the Oxford Road neighbourhood police team raided a property under the Theft Act in Mason Street.

The 28-year-old was also given a 20-day sentence for breaching a community order to run concurrently.

Neighbourhood specialist officer PC Aaron Gibbs said: “Shoplifting is a crime that we have seen rise lately and this sentence shows we are taking a strong approach. I hope this sentence acts as a warning to others.

“Police rely heavily on information received from members of the public, so if residents have any information about people who are involved in criminal activities they should contact us on 08458 505 505.”